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Minnesota Private High Schools By Tuition Cost

The average private high school tuition in Minnesota is $14,463 per year (2026).

The private high school with the lowest tuition is Excel High School, with a tuition of $1,490.

Quick Facts (2026)

# MN Schools Ranked: 89
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,490–$5,380
MN School Avg.: $14,463
National School Avg.: $14,500

Quick Facts (2026)

# MN Schools Ranked: 89
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,490–$5,380
MN School Avg.: $14,463
National School Avg.: $14,500

Minnesota Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

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Year	Minnesota (MN) avg
2025	$14,788
2024	$14,596
2023	$13,217
2022	$13,290
2021	$11,927
2020	$11,970
2019	$11,149
2018	$11,176
2017	$10,843
2016	$10,784
2015	$10,118

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Show school map — Minnesota (tuition range: $1,490–$5,380, avg $14,463)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,490 $7,600 Avg. Tuition Cost: $4,936

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Minnesota average private high schools tuition?

The Minnesota average private high schools tuition is $10,209 for 2026.

What are the private high schools with the lowest tuition cost in Minnesota?

The top ranked private high schools in Minnesota include Excel High School, Granite City Baptist Academy and St. John Lutheran School.

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